2024 Wisconsin's 8th congressional district special election
Election following resignation of Mike Gallagher
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The 2024 Wisconsin's 8th congressional district special election will be held on November 5, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in Wisconsin's 8th congressional district. The winner will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress. The seat became vacant on April 24, 2024,[a] when Mike Gallagher resigned from Congress.[1] On May 14, Governor Tony Evers scheduled the special election to be held concurrently with the general election on November 5, with primaries being held on August 13.[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- André Jacque, state senator from the 1st district (2019–present)[3]
- Roger Roth, former President of the Wisconsin Senate (2017–2021) from the 19th district (2015–2023), nephew of former U.S. representative Toby Roth, candidate for this district in 2010, and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022[4]
- Tony Wied, former gas station chain owner[5]
Potential
- Chad Weininger, Brown County Director of Administration, former state assemblyman, and runner-up for mayor of Green Bay in 2023[6]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | André Jacque | |||
Republican | Roger Roth | |||
Republican | Tony Wied | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Kristin Lyerly | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Notes
- ^ Mike Gallagher submitted his resignation to be effective on April 20, 2024, but it did not become official until April 24, 2024.
References
- ^ "Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign early, leaving House majority hanging by a thread". NBC News. March 22, 2024. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Gov. Evers orders special election for Mike Gallagher's seat in Congress". WBAY-TV. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Andrea, Lawrence (March 4, 2024). "State Sen. Andre Jacque announces run for 8th Congressional District, setting up GOP primary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Andrea, Lawrence (February 10, 2024). "GOP's Roger Roth announces candidacy hours after Mike Gallagher said he's not seeking re-election". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Meyer, Brady (April 8, 2024). "Former Wisconsin business owner Tony Wied launches U.S. Congress campaign, backed by Trump". WLUK-TV. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Singer, Jeff (February 15, 2024). "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 2/15". Daily Kos. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Lyerly campaign: OB/GYN launches campaign for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district". WisPolitics. April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.